For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 902 students in Martinsburg, PA (there are , serving 39 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Martinsburg, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Martinsburg, PA are Central High School and Martinsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martinsburg, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Martinsburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Martinsburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
718 Central High Road
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 473-5111
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 473-5111
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Martinsburg Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 Spring Street
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 501-6111
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 501-6111
Grades: 3-5
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Martinsburg, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Martinsburg, PA include Central High School and Martinsburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Martinsburg?
2 public schools are located in Martinsburg.
What percentage of students in Martinsburg go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Martinsburg are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Martinsburg?
Martinsburg public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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